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Leeds PEBA Audit Accepted by Board

Posted on July 9, 2010 by David Hogan

LEEDS, AL – The Public Education Building Authority of the City of Leeds met today to review their independent audit. The Leeds Herald was not able to attend the meeting due to prior commitments and contacted the PEBA board attorney … Continue reading →

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Greene County Judge Violates Supreme Court

Posted on June 30, 2010 by David Hogan

MONTGOMERY – For the third time, a Greene County judge has defied the rule of law and the Alabama Supreme Court by ordering state police officers to stop enforcing the law. He did this contrary to Supreme Court rulings that … Continue reading →

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Correction to June 21st Council Coverage

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Justin Hogan

Reporter’s note: I incorrectly listed the “Great Beginnings Learning Center” as the “Happy Times” day care.  I apologize for the error. – Justin Hogan

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Missing Person Rescued with GPS Technology

Posted on June 17, 2010 by David Hogan

BIRMINGHAM,AL – Last night around 10 pm Jefferson County deputies responded to a misssing person call in the 800 block of Cochise Trail. The caller reported her 66 year old husband left in his truck and was missing. He is … Continue reading →

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Governor Riley Bringing Family for Weekend on Alabama’s Coast

Posted on June 16, 2010 by David Hogan

MONTGOMERY – Governor Bob Riley, who has been encouraging people to visit Alabama’s beaches, will be spending this Father’s Day weekend with his family on the state’s coast. The Governor, First Lady Patsy Riley, two of their daughters and four … Continue reading →

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Chapman Clarifies Candidates for Republican Gubernatorial Runoff

Posted on June 16, 2010 by David Hogan

With continuing misinformation circulating, Secretary of State Beth Chapman confirmed that the two names she certified on Friday, June 11th for the Republican Primary Runoff for Governor were Bradley Byrne and Dr. Robert Bentley. The certification was made, the certifications … Continue reading →

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Hard Work went into Jefferson County Vote Recount

Posted on June 16, 2010 by David Hogan

By David Hogan TARRANT, AL – When Justin and I pulled into the warehouse parking lot in Tarrant last night to assist with the Governor race recount it looked like a war-zone. Power line poles were down all over the … Continue reading →

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Protected: Leeds Council Coverage, June 07, 2010

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Justin Hogan

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Bentley Retains Lead after Provisional Ballots Counted

Posted on June 8, 2010 by David Hogan

Sources with the Dr. Robert Bentley campaign for governor show that Bentley retains a 167 count lead over Tim James after provisional ballots were counted in all counties. James gained 41 votes at the end of the counting but has … Continue reading →

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Secretary Chapman Releases Additional Elections Information

Posted on June 5, 2010 by David Hogan

MONTGOMERY, AL – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced an uncertified total of provisional ballots being reported from all 67 counties today.  The uncertified total is 1,790, which is less than the total in the 2006 Primary Election when there … Continue reading →

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